Tuesday features an 11-game NHL DFS slate that has a two-game turbo and a two-game late option. As always, we're here to help daily fantasy hockey players with potential value picks and strategy advice for DraftKings and FanDuel contests. Our tips are based on advanced stats, Vegas odds, matchups, and potential points per dollar, among other factors.

Several games could have an over/under of six from Las Vegas. Keep in mind, Vegas is not always right. Also, there is the $60,000 Dangle contest which has an $8 entry fee ($10,000 to 1st). There is also another qualifier to Toronto tonight ($33 entry fee).

Because of the volatile nature of goalies (and other reasons), there will be more information on social media coming closer to roster lock. Don't be afraid to ask questions. If you are looking for even more advice and insight, please check me out on Twitter @ChrisWasselDFS. Let’s get into tonight’s value picks after a visit from the RotoQL optimizer.

Tuesday NHL DFS Picks: Center values

Again, Tuesday features a bounty of higher profile options. Brassard has one point in his last 10 games which makes this a dangerous, risky play. The Ottawa center is going to see some bad New Jersey matchups, as the Senators should be able to steer away from Sami Vatanen often. New Jersey also has a penchant for taking almost a penalty a game above league average, which means Ottawa’s power play should get some work. Brassard has had scoring chances but has not been able to convert. That can weigh on a player but so far, the center has had good spirits.

With the 11-game slate, there is room to set up a few different lineups that are outside the limits of being safe. This can even be a nice one-off if needed or part of a mini stack. How high event does that Vegas-Pittsburgh game or Florida-Vancouver game become? Those are good questions given their center options and some high floors (lots of shots and/or block potential).

Tuesday Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks: Winger values

Corey Perry, Anaheim @ Buffalo (DraftKings $4,400, FanDuel $5,200)

Special teams could play a key role in Buffalo tonight, as both Buffalo and Anaheim are in the bottom third when it comes to discipline and allowing chances on the penalty kill. Also, this is about the lowest price Perry has been all season. He has points in two straight games but has four-plus shots on goal in five of his past eight outings. His price is just too low, and he gets top line time and power play time as well now.

Finding value plays is relatively easy on a large slate like this. The hard part is finding those plays that produce. This is a good play, especially on DraftKings, because of softer pricing. Anaheim will be a bit gassed, but Buffalo does allow the most points to wingers in daily fantasy. This game could be the makings of a decent game stack.

Miles Wood, Alex Tuch, and maybe Justin Williams are all nice lower price options on DraftKings tonight. With this slate, even these riskier plays are viable. On a few lineups, these forwards may be worth a shot. Watch the second and even third lines of some teams (especially Boston). It should take 40-plus to cash.

Tuesday NHL DFS Advice: Defensemen picks, values

Choices are abundant among defensemen on Tuesday night. Lindell shoots at moderate to higher levels typically and has block potential of around two shots a game. On occasion, he will block more shots than usual. That sounds a bit risky, but the Sharks could drag the pace up here. He produces at around $420 per FanDuel point.

San Jose has seen some up and down goaltending over the past 10-15 games. This will open some options up for Dallas, including Johnson, who does hit value at about an 75-percent clip in the last month. His floor is usually good like mentioned above. His price makes him even more of a play tonight because of how big this slate is. Watch the Colorado power play, as they have a good chance of scoring at least once against a Sharks penalty kill that has been vulnerable of late on the road.

Alex Pietrangelo has backed off in price but could be a play. There is also a lot of value in the bargain bin, so to speak, tonight. Many punt plays will again arise from the blueline. Also note that Marc-Edouard Vlasic is in play along with the usual value plays.

Tuesday Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice: Goalie picks, values

Jeff Glass, Chicago vs. Calgary (DraftKings $7,200, FanDuel $7,600)

Glass is a risky GPP play because of higher-event shot and goal projections on Tuesday. He is expected to face over 30 shots, but Calgary does have 17 road wins and scores at a higher clip away from home. Glass has had three straight good starts and has been a hard-luck loser in the previous three. Chicago will be lower owned than usual, and that may play into one’s hands here, as saving a bit of money to spend up elsewhere can be a priority. Marc-Andre Fleury will be a sentimental play as he returns to Pittsburgh. Narratives be damned and all.

That leaves the dilemma of who else to play. Confirmations are just coming out, so the best course of action may be to wait a bit. There are also some low team totals tonight. For as many bullish predictions from Vegas, there are some bears, as well. Robin Lehner could be good in GPPs. He could face 30-plus shots.

The emphasis will be to wait until closer to lock (7 p.m. ET) for any line shifts and goalie changes, etc. Also, watch for injuries and returns tonight as some projections may be impacted.

Other Options: Tuukka Rask (cash play), Craig Anderson (some risk), Jonathan Bernier (risky choice), Harri Sateri (LOW PRICED and three straight wins!). More choices will come closer to lock. Watch for late line changes and injury news as that will have more impact than usual.

NHL DFS Picks for Tuesday: Top Lines to Stack

· WIN 1 – One will be higher owned and yet will be the toughest fade of the night for those that go that route. Even the power play unit of the Jets is in play. The second line is also a possibility given how much difficulty Arizona had in slowing it down.

· PIT 2– It has been consistently their best line all year and should draw the best matchups while Crosby likely winds up going against the Marchessault line.

· FLA 1 – Florida is just the high event of high-event teams. FLA 2 might even be the play here to save a little money. One could be relatively chalky, especially John Tavares. Dennis Malgin offered price relief for that trio. Vancouver does play better on the road but give up the fifth most daily fantasy points to forwards overall.

· OTT PP 1 – Keith Kinkaid is not Cory Schneider, and though this is severely risky, it might work. Look to Ottawa’s first line for decent prices.

· NJD 2 – This could rise especially given their line matchup that will avoid Erik Karlsson. Ottawa gives up 3.54 goals a game at home!

· STL 1 – One of the better lines in the league did and draws a reasonable matchup against a Minnesota team that is living on the edge and cannot perform decent on the road.

· BOS 1 – Detroit could be a nice, contrarian play tonight, but Boston still is more reliable. Watch for Heinen on line one, and even Boston’s second line may be good for a mini-stack.

· SJ PP 1 – Brent Burns and the San Jose power play has made a resurgence! Colorado is just not quite the same without Nathan MacKinnon. Colorado’s top line may be a contrarian play? Hard to believe but true.

· CGY 1 – The Flames are better on the road and have a decent matchup here.

· BUF PP 1 – This is a little risky because of pace concerns. Anaheim is the tired team and has been bleeding chances and shots allowed this season. If Anaheim were to start Miller, Buffalo will get more of a green light.

These are just a few lines. As updates become more available, there will be more on social media. Watch to see who plays. That will swing ownership a little bit. This is one of those nights where even one or two scoops can mean a huge difference. One of the major tips for lineup construction will be trusting the numbers a little more. Our spotlight picks feature more value, which can mean more inherent risk. Those picks will mostly be lower owned.

NHL DFS Strategy: Reviewing what went wrong

There were three high scoring games on a four-game slate. That never ends well. Consider that Connor McDavid was extreme chalk, and all he did was have four goals and an assist. The one chalky goaltending pick (Ben Bishop) worked great, as he stopped 31 of 32 shots. It was a high-scoring night, which made it paramount to have the right chalk.